Below you'll find 2012's official holidays for Japan. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Japan Public Holidays 2012
Japan
There are 18 public holidays in Japan for 2012. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
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| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-01 | Sun | New Year's Day |
| 2012-01-02 | Mon | New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| 2012-01-09 | Mon | Coming of Age Day |
| 2012-02-11 | Sat | Foundation Day |
| 2012-03-20 | Tue | Spring Equinox Day |
| 2012-04-29 | Sun | Showa Day |
| 2012-04-30 | Mon | Showa Day (substitute day) |
| 2012-05-03 | Thu | Constitution Day |
| 2012-05-04 | Fri | Greenery Day |
| 2012-05-05 | Sat | Children's Day |
| 2012-07-16 | Mon | Marine Day |
| 2012-09-17 | Mon | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 2012-09-22 | Sat | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 2012-10-08 | Mon | Sports Day |
| 2012-11-03 | Sat | Culture Day |
| 2012-11-23 | Fri | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| 2012-12-23 | Sun | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2012-12-24 | Mon | Emperor's Birthday (substitute day) |
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